Remove headlining

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform window removal using the "spider".
For additional information see: REMOVING WINDOWS WITH A "SPIDER" .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The following procedure forms the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF BONDED WINDOW GLASS .

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE GUTTER STRIP ON THE WINDSCREEN ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR COWL PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE MIRROR .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTERIOR MIRROR .
Refer to REMOVING THE KAFAS CAMERA .
Refer to DISCONNECTING THE PLUG CONNECTION ON THE RAIN-LIGHT-SOLAR-CONDENSATION SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE WINDSCREEN .
Refer to REPLACING THE SPACER .
Refer to CHECKING THE COVER ON THE WINDSHIELD .
Refer to CHECKING COWL PANEL SOUND INSULATION .
Refer to REMOVING THE DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT C-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT REMOVABLE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COMPACT SPARE WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE HOOK AND LOOP TAPE FOR THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAPPING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING ALL GRAB HANDLES .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUN VISOR .
Refer to REMOVING COUNTER SUPPORTS FOR SUN VISOR ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ROOF FUNCTION CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE BELT FEED TRIM .

Precondition

The front seats have been fully adjusted towards the bottom.

The front seat backrests have been fully adjusted towards the rear.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Fold the headlining.
Damage to the headlining. If necessary, the headlining must be replaced.

Carry out tasks with a second person to assist.
Support the headlining at the front and back.

Loosen the frame (1) at the clips (2) .
If necessary, loosen the cable clip from the frame (1) .

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Carefully release the headlining (1) at the clips (2) .

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Carefully guide out the headlining (1) at the respective edge protection and remove it from the vehicle through the windscreen opening.

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